David Peterson

Sammon adds that the Mets might still trade him prior to next season since his contract only includes a limited 10-team no-trade clause. The soon-to-be 33-year-old righty -- owed $28 million over the next two years with a club option for 2028 -- profiles as an intriguing fallback option for clubs unwilling to meet the astronomical asking prices at the top of the free-agent starter market. Durability has been an issue since his arrival in the majors, with injuries holding him to just 52 starts across the last three seasons, but he's been highly effective when available, posting a strong 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 320/133 K/BB ratio over 285 innings during that span. New York still lacks a true front-of-the-rotation stabilizer, but they're overflowing with depth heading into 2026, with top prospects Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat supplementing veterans Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea and David Peterson. And if the Mets manage to land a certifiable ace via free agency or trade, Senga suddenly becomes far more likely to continue his career elsewhere.

The Mets signed or tendered 2026 contracts to six players ahead of MLB's arbitration deadline on Friday.